Have you ever wondered why some children find reading comprehension hard?
As a tutor, I have seen so many children move from being a reluctant reader to a fluent reader.
If a child doesn’t know anything about something someone is trying to teach us it’s less likely for it to stick. So Today I’m going to share some tips with you on how to get your child to comprehend what they are reading.
Before you read any books with your child, pick out some keywords they might not know the meaning of. And talk about any scenario they might not be sure of.
Let’s say the book is about Paris.
So before you read the book to them, talk to your child about Paris, Where Paris is, what food they eat in Paris and what language they speak in Paris.
And give them some background knowledge before reading the book with them.
If you do this consistently your little one will soon be able to comprehend what they are reading.
If all of us reading this post have a parent who opened an investment account for us when we were born, put some money away every month and then handed over the account to us at the age of 18 I’m sure we will be glad and we would have benefitted from that a lot.
That’s what I did with my son.
When my son was born I opened a junior ISA for him. I set up a standing order to be paid into his Junior ISA account and when he turned 18 I handed over his account to him. He was very happy and grateful. He uses part of the money to get himself a car which he uses as business and also invests the rest in stocks.
So here are 3 reasons why you need to invest towards your child’s future
When we do this, we are breaking the circle of poverty
When we do this we are creating generational wealth.
If you open an investment account for your child at a young age, you are also teaching them financial literacy and there is going to be a high chance that they will also want to do the same for their children.
The only mistake I made was to put his money in a bank. Which doesn’t yield much interest.
If you are thinking of opening a Junior ISA for your children, I would encourage you to look at different investment websites and choose one.
HARGREAVES LANSDOWN is an investment platform and on this platform, you can start with as little as £25 or more per month. – A disclaimer, I’m not a financial expert, I’m just a mom sharing my own experience so please do your research, before you invest on any platform)
But whatever you decide, please make sure you put some money away for your child every month, they will thank you in the future.
Let’s start creating generational wealth for our family.
The most important thing is that we need to take action, don’t just read this post and not do anything about this.
We need to take action today so that We can benefit from the action we took.
As part of what we do at Brighter Bee Learning Centre, empowering parents and also helping children achieve academic success.
We would also like them to have a secure financial feature.
Look out for my post because I am going to be talking more on this topic.
If you have more than one child you already know that every child is different.
A lot of us worry about our children’s future especially when they are struggling at school..
I have been working with children for over 10 years and I am also a mother of 4 young adult children. So I know every child is different.
However, talking from experience every child can thrive and do great at school if they have CONSISTENT support at home
When we as parents start taking our child’s learning seriously by being intentional about their home learning and their well being your child will do well in everything they do. (that’s the truth)
I’m not talking about academics alone. Enrolling them in extracurricular activities (eg: Gymnastics, Swimming, and football etc) also helps them become more responsible, be a team player and become disciplined. These are important skills for kids to develop as they are growing up.
I know we are all busy, but let’s try our best to create some time for our little ones by spending quality time with them.
Whether by reading with them and sitting with them as they do their homework.
Make it a point of taking them to the library to borrow books and read.
These may look like small things. Never look down on the impact of small changes.
I have seen a drastic improvement in my student’s grades when their parents step in to help them at home!
Remember you get what you put in when it comes to our children.
Please make an effort today! Don’t leave everything to school.
If you want to raise extraordinary children, you have to do extraordinary things that most parents are not doing!
Any child that you see who’s excelling in school usually has supporting parents at home.!
(we teachers know this)
Spending quality time together with our kids is also very important for their mental health. When you come back from work have dinner together and watch TV together. Talk about your day and ask them about their day. When we do this often we are creating a lasting memory with them.
Please let’s pay MORE attention to everything that concerns our children. Listen to them more 😊
Let’s stop taking everything they do personally!
Dear parents, remember we are raising tomorrow’s leaders. And we know that -Everything starts from home 🏠
YOUR CHILD NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND LIFE
8 Money lessons I have learnt by reading this book – FINANCIAL JOY -written by Ken & Mary
I recently bought this amazing book and it’s one of the best books I’ve ever bought.
See, I’m 55 years old and I am so ashamed to say that I haven’t got any money saved for my retirement! (which is going to be in 10 years) I know it’s not too late for me and I can start where I am now.
So I’m glad I got this book! And I have started applying most of the advice in the book.
So why am I sharing this with you? I’m sharing because I Don’t want you to wait until you are my age before you start doing something about your future!
So here are some lessons I learnt while reading this amazing money book:
8 Money lessons
MONEY IS A SERVANT: So learn to MANAGE it and it will SERVE you for life.
Pay yourself first by saving 25% of your salary (if you can and live on the rest.
Have an emergency fund – (save at least three months of living expenses inside your emergency fund, just in case life happens and you need money!
Live below your means
Stop buying on impulse
Stop eating out every time: Instead prepare your meal at home.
Pay your bills on time
Check your bank statement every week by tracking your expenses and outgoing. -This one is a game-changer for me! I have started looking at my bank statement to see how much has been going out every month. I was shocked to find some. I was shocked to find out how much money I have been spending. One of the things I saw was how much I have been spending on eating out.
I’m sure you will be surprised if you start tracking your expenses too. Starting today! Go on your online banking and just start tracking your expenses on your bank statement!
I’m still reading this book. I’m almost halfway through and I will continue to share what I’m learning as I read
I will recommend that you go on Amazon and buy this book today! Your future self will thank you 🤩
It’s exam week across many schools in the UK, and as a parent who supports other parents, I just wanted to say — you’re not alone! ❤️
This season can be stressful for our kids, and sometimes even more for us. But with the right support, encouragement, and love, we can help them feel calm, confident, and ready.
Here are a few gentle reminders for supporting your child this week:
🧘🏾♀️ Create a calm space to study 🍽️ Keep meals healthy & sleep routines steady 👂🏽 Listen and be present 💬 Use encouraging words: “Do your best, I’m proud of you” 🎉 Celebrate effort, not just results
Let’s lift our kids with love, not pressure. 💛 You’ve got this, and so do they! 🙌🏾✨
Sending hugs to every parent out there supporting their little (or big!) learners this week. We rise by lifting others 💫
Dear amazing parents, today is another Tuesday. If you have been following me you already know that I share parenting tips every Tuesday on this platform and my blog.
Today I am going to be sharing what it means to raise your 6-year-old as if you are raising an adult. Raising your little one as an adult is important because you don’t want them to depend on others for everything when they are teens or an adult. If you haven’t started yet, please start giving them responsibility at home, even if it is as little as cleaning their dishes and cleaning their room.
There are grown men out here looking for women to replace their moms and daughters looking to be dependent upon and unconditionally spoiled by a man.
So I ask, Moms, are you preparing your sons & daughters to be self-sufficient?
Will your son starve without a woman in the kitchen or without having Uber Eats on speed dial?
Will your son understand the concept of colour separation when it comes to laundry, or will everything be sent to a dry cleaner? Or worse, will he be bringing them home for you to handle? Does he understand that the quantity of his sexual conquests does not define manhood and that No, means no?
Are your daughters being raised to believe that beauty trumps everything else? Are they receiving the following messages, consciously or unconsciously, that academics are not as crucial if you are cute and personable? Find yourself a man with money, honey; in other words, are they being led to believe that a man is a financial plan?
How often are you the example of financial responsibility? Saving more than you spend, making your own money, and showing them the importance of doing the same.
Are you teaching your children how to fish on their own, or are they being raised to feel as though your financial pond is always accessible and unlimited? (that means, you always give them everything they ask for)
Self-reliance rocks. There is more to life than fashion, nails, six-packs, and hair.
The more rational we are in preparing them to go out into the world to use their wings, the lesser the chances of them wanting or needing to fly back to the nest because of their inability to be self-sufficient.
Prepare them now for the future, so that when the opportunity to enjoy Your Life as an empty nester arrives, it can remain that way. You’ve earned it, don’t you think?
Happy parenting 😁❤️
Remember when we know better we must do better!
What are you going to start teaching your little one to do at home today?
So as I was thinking of what to share with you guys today my voice Son’s voice stopped me on the track when he said to me that he is going to be a manager for a week in his office. I was so proud of him because I know he is the youngest in his office and I think that says a lot for them to be able to trust him to be able to give him back the manager area role.
That was when I realise everything I’ve been teaching him has come down to this moment
You see us, Parents we raise this children from lead to for moment like this when they beholder and you can see how amazing they turn out to be and he really has experience. This is one of the greatest feelings 1 can have.
When I was reminiscing on this I was so proud of myself as well and I said to myself ‘Olu, you’ve managed to raise a very kind and responsible person who is now an access to society.
So. why am I sharing thie to with you? I’m just trying to let you know that your five-year-old that you are raising now is not gonna stay like that forever so whatever you’re doing right now while you’re raising them. You must always remember that you’re raising not raising a child, rather you are raising an adult!
I’m sure as parents we want to raise children that would be an asset to their generation.
We are raising them to be a wonderful human being who will be kind and nice people to themselves and other people.
Also, if you are a parent of young children and you would like to learn more about how to be an intentional appearance then visit My blog today there you will find lots of positive parenting tips and resources that I’ve been sharing for over two years
I am that overprotective Mum, especially when it comes to my youngest son. I shelter him because I love him so much.
My youngest son is 21 and he still lives at home with us. However, I get myself worked up every time he comes home late. Sometimes I won’t be able to sleep until he gets home. I will keep calling him until he gets home. Most times he will switch off his phone on purpose and I will be so mad and think he is being rude.
The other day he said to me “Mum please stop calling me when I’m out” and he reminds me that he is 21 now and he doesn’t need me checking up on him every time!
It’s crazy as a mom how you prepare your son for adulthood and you did such a good job that they don’t need you any more… 😆
So it was hard to hear this from him, but I have to keep reminding myself that he is a man now and I know he’s a good kid. I’ve raised him to be respectful and kind so I know he will be fine and I also have to accept that he is grown now!
So if you are the parent of teens or young adults please remember your children are growing up so you need to try to accept that and release them and let them be.
Also, you need to remember that you can’t receive your blessings with a closed hand, they can’t grow until you release them. All we can do as parents is to keep praying for them and ask God to protect them.
As for my son, I still worry about him sometimes, especially when he is not home on time, however, now I just pray and commit him to God and then go to bed.
I’m praying for strength and guidance for every parent reading this today. God bless our children and children everywhere.
May our children continue to be our source of joy – Amen 🙏
This is one of the most common questions I get from parents—and it’s a very valid one. The 11 Plus exam can feel daunting, and as a parent, you want to be sure your child isn’t just *trying*, but truly *ready*. So how can you tell?
Here are some key signs your child may be ready for the 11 Plus:
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1. They’re Scoring Well in Practice Papers.
If your child is consistently scoring around *75 -85% or higher** in *GL-style practice papers* (under timed conditions), this is a strong sign they’re on track. If they’re below that, don’t panic—there’s still time to improve with the right plan.
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2. They Can Work Under Time Pressure
Readiness isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about speed and accuracy A child might know how to solve problems, but can they do it quickly? The 11 Plus is a timed exam, so being able to -manage their time and stay calm under pressure is key.
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3. They’re Confident with Core KS2 Maths & English
The exam often stretches beyond the school curriculum, but your child should have solid skills in:
– **Maths**: Fractions, percentages, long division, word problems.
– English -Comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, spelling.
If these are shaky, it’s best to work on them consistently before test day.
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4.They’ve Been Exposed to All 11+ Question Types
Has your child practiced **verbal and non-verbal reasoning** (if required by your exam board)? Have they seen a variety of comprehension texts or different types of maths puzzles? Familiarity brings confidence.
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5. They’re Mentally and Emotionally Prepared
The 11 Plus journey can be intense. Is your child:
-Motivated (even a little)?
– Able to take feedback and learn from mistakes?
– Resilient – when things get tough?
If the pressure is causing distress, take a step back. It’s better to nurture confidence and curiosity than to push too hard.
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6. They’ve Sat a Mock Exam
A mock exam is a great way to assess readiness. It simulates the real experience and helps you identify gaps. If your child can handle a mock confidently and apply what they’ve learned, it’s a strong sign they’re nearly ready.
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Final Thoughts:
No child is ever 100% ready, and that’s okay. Readiness is a combination of – academic ability, test strategy, and mindset. With the right support, most children can make huge progress—even in the final months.
If you’re unsure where your child stands, consider getting a mock test done or speaking to an experienced 11+ tutor (like me!) for a personalised assessment.
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